Materials Controller (REF: IVP- PRO-2609) at Ivanhoe Mines

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Materials Management or related field.
• Strong understanding of inventory control systems and processes.
• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g. JDE, SAP or similar).
• Experience in managing high-volume and high-value materials environments.

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience

• Minimum 5–8 years’ experience in materials control, stores or inventory management within mining, construction or industrial environments.

 Materials Receiving and Verification

• Oversee the receipt of all materials allocated to community construction activities.
• Verify quantities, specifications and condition of materials received.
• Ensure all materials are properly recorded and matched to purchase orders and delivery documentation.
• Identify discrepancies and escalate where required.

  Materials Storage and Control

• Ensure materials are stored in a structured, secure and organised manner.
• Implement controls to prevent damage, deterioration or loss of materials.
• Maintain clear segregation between different contractors, projects and material types.
• Ensure high-value and critical materials are adequately secured.

  Materials Issuing and Tracking

• Control the issuing of materials to contractors based on approved requests and work requirements.
• Ensure all material movements are properly documented and authorised.
• Maintain accurate records of material issued, returned and consumed.
• Track material usage against project scope to identify inefficiencies or abnormal consumption.

Integration with Stores and Supply Chain

• Work closely with the Stores team to ensure alignment of inventory and material availability.
• Coordinate replenishment requirements based on consumption patterns.
• Ensure all material transactions are captured accurately within the relevant systems (JDE or equivalent).
• Support standardisation of material control processes across all work areas.

Rotables and Salvage Yard Integration

• Ensure that reusable components and rotables are properly managed and tracked.
• Coordinate with the salvage yard to recover usable materials and components.
• Ensure materials removed from equipment are correctly accounted for and either returned to stores, repaired or scrapped in line with procedures.
• Support optimisation of asset utilisation by reducing unnecessary procurement of new materials.

Contractor Management and Compliance

• Ensure contractors follow proper material request and usage procedures.
• Prevent unauthorised withdrawal or misuse of materials.
• Educate contractors on material control processes and accountability requirements.
• Monitor contractor behaviour to identify risks relating to misuse or inefficiency.

  Cost Control and Waste Management

• Monitor material usage against planned quantities and budgets.
• Identify areas of excessive consumption, wastage or inefficiency.
• Support Quantity Surveyors and Construction Manager in controlling material-related costs.
• Implement corrective actions to reduce waste and improve efficiency.

  Risk Management and Governance

• Identify risks relating to material losses, theft, misuse and poor control.
• Implement preventative controls to mitigate these risks.
• Ensure full audit trail for all material transactions.
• Support internal audit requirements and compliance reviews.
• Escalate any irregularities or suspicious activities immediately.